"It wasn't automatic or easy. It took diligence and effort and even enduring awkwardness, and a lot of general giving on my part and Bruce's part. And really, tremendously, on Ashton's part.

"Coming into my life, Ashton just wasn't meeting somebody that had baggage. You know, I had trunks!" she added.

Demi also insisted that there are no hard feelings between her and Bruce, and they just want each other to be happy.

"You can dig deep within yourself and really have a desire for someone else's happiness, which I feel I do have for Bruce and he has for me. He has a joy and appreciation for what Ashton and I share, and for how Ashton is with the girls," she said.